"The only reason to enter any kind of relationship… no matter what you call it (dating or courtship) , if romance is involved, then it ought to be a test of water for marriage. Every other reason you can come up with to spend time with someone of the opposite sex except romantic attraction to get married, can be answered by a spiritual friendship with someone of the same sex."

Rick Holland (A Roadmap for Righteous Relationship Part 1-Eyes Wide Open)